In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store

• United Natural Foods Inc. is planning to close its Shoppers Food stores in Essex, New Carrollton, Waldorf, and Westminster, MD.

Restaurant

• Caribou Coffee Co. has appointed Scott Kennedy as its new President and CEO.

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. announced its Chief Accounting and Administrative Officer, Jamie McConnell, is leaving the company.

• Fat Brands, Inc. announced Andy Wiederhorn has returned to the company as CEO. Ken Kuick will return to his role as CFO. Taylor Wiederhorn will serve as Chief Development Officer.

• Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems announced the appointment of Stacy Peterson as President and COO. She will replace Mike Manzo.

• Sweetgreen, Inc. announced the appointment of Zipporah Allen as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer.

• Twin Hospitality Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Ken Brendemihl as President of Smokey Bones.

Retail

• Ace Hardware Corp. reported it plans to remodel more than 80 stores over the next five years.

• Aritzia Inc. recently opened its first store in Utah.

• Best Buy Co. Inc. has recently partnered with Uber Eats to offer delivery service to its customers.

• Claire’s Holdings LLC plans to close 235 Claire’s and 56 Icing stores as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

• Crocs Inc. has announced the appointment of Patraic Reagan as Exec VP and CFO of the company, effective September 22, 2025. He will succeed Susan Healy.

• Do it Best Corp. has appointed Morgan Lewis as its new Director of Human Resources for both Do it Best and True Value Company.

• Dollar Tree Stores Inc. has partnered with Uber Eats to offer delivery options to its customers.

• Rocky’s Ace Hardware recently opened a new location in Manchester, CT.

• Skechers USA Inc. has opened a new 26,017 sq. ft. store in Miami, FL. The location is a new “performance” store concept.